RUDYARD – Limestone Financial Credit Union recently partnered with Rudyard Area Schools to host its first Middle School Financial Reality Fair of the year, with support from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation.

Approximately 86 students from Rudyard Area Schools participated in the interactive event, which was designed to teach budgeting, smart spending habits and the importance of making informed financial decisions.

Middle School Financial Reality Fairs are tailored for students in grades 6-8. With continued support from MCUF, LFCU’s team brought this event to seventh- and eighth-grade students at Rudyard Area Schools, offering an early introduction to money management and real-world financial decision-making.

During the event, students engaged in real-life budgeting scenarios that taught them how to manage expenses, prioritize needs versus wants, and make informed financial decisions. The interactive, hands-on experience was designed for middle school students, making financial literacy accessible, engaging and easy to understand.